Archives for 2012

'Here's what the Sabres' lineup could look like on opening night...'. … [Read more...] about Hodgson, Ott could land in Sabres’ top six

'The Sabres also added depth forward Kevin Porter and enforcer John Scott. But barring a major move between now and the start of the season, the core of the team is the same as the club that came up short last spring.' … [Read more...] about Small changes for Sabres after missing playoffs

'The Sabres traditionally have lacked size up front, especially on their top two lines. General manager Darcy Regier hopes he's eliminated that problem for the future by taking a pair of big centers in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about New big centers highlight Sabres’ top 10 prospects

'"I hope I can bring that attitude," Ott said after the July 2 trade was completed. "I want to bring my consistency of being hard to play against every single night. I feel I've done that since the start of my career, and I feel I have a ton of game left. I haven't even reached part of my peak yet."' … [Read more...] about Ott could change plans for Sabres’ foes

'Miller was the MVP at the 2010 Winter Olympics and won the Vezina Trophy four months later. But he hasn't been nearly as good in the past two seasons, though his play improved down the stretch last season after he recovered from an injury, and he nearly carried the Sabres into the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Rebound by Miller among Sabres’ six questions

'Biega (5’10”, 191 lbs., 4/4/88) was Buffalo’s fifth-round pick (147th overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. After spending the 2010-11 season with the Portland Pirates (AHL), Biega played for the Rochester Americans last season and recorded 23 points (5+18) in 65 games with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Biege to one-year deal

'“When you play against somebody, you always don’t like them right off the bat,” Kaleta said. “And [when you become teammates], you’re like, ‘Oh no, how is this going to go,’ but off the ice you realize he’s a great guy and I know for sure he’s going to be a great asset to the team and a good teammate of mine.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta taking steps to cut back on injuries

'“The growth in his game, growth in him as a person, his professionalism, how he approaches the game, the recognition that he had to change his game,” Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said in explaining the length of the deal Wednesday inside the First Niagara Center. “ … I think he made big strides and adjustment to that last year. I think he’s made big strides in things … [Read more...] about Maturing game key to 3-year deal for Sabres’ Kaleta

"I think he made big strides in adjusting to that last year. I think he’s made big strides in adjusting to things like equipment, making sure he protects himself. I think at times he was guilty of being reckless, not for personal gain, but usually for team gain, sticking his hands in front of shots and stuff like that so he’s learning how to adapt to the rules, how to become … [Read more...] about Sabres Kaleta elated to stay

'That being said. Darcy Regier should put down the phone. Shane Doan could help the Sabres in 2012-13, but his leadership qualities are not worth a $7.5 million cap hit that has been Doan's reported price. If Regier is patient, the Sabres can find a better deal for a younger difference maker....if they even need one.' … [Read more...] about No Doan, No Problem: Stats say Sabres are a playoff team today

'A renowned heavy-hitter — coach Lindy Ruff told him to stop hitting his teammates so hard during his first training camp in 2006 — Kaleta was suspended for four games last season for a head-butt on Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek, marking the third time in less than two seasons that Kaleta was caught head-butting.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta agrees to multi-year deal with Sabres

'The Angola native rarely stays in the lineup, though. His 63 appearances in 2011-12 were eight more than his previous career high. A groin injury shelved him 12 games early, and then a broken thumb cost him three late. He was also banned four games four head-butting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign agitator Kaleta

'Patrick Kaleta cashed in on his pesky role with the Buffalo Sabres by agreeing to a three-year, $3.825 million contract with the team on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to re-sign Kaleta to multiyear deal

'A 2004 sixth-round draft pick of the Sabres, the Buffalo native has totaled 26 goals, 24 assists and 434 penalty minutes in 267 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Kaleta to multi-year contract

'Kaleta (6’1”, 206 lbs., 6/8/86) led the team in 2011-12 with 116 PIM and led all forwards with 139 hits. Through 63 games played last season, Kaleta recorded 10 points (5+5). … [Read more...] about Sabres, Kaleta agree on multi-year contract